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Assessments

Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP)

MCAP Social Studies 8

The MCAP Social Studies 8 assessment is taken in the spring as part of the grade 8 United States History course. Students will be tested on their knowledge of United States history from 1763 – 1890 and their ability to

  • Evaluate the credibility of the sources by considering the authority, origin, type, context, and corroborative value of each source.
  • Identify credible, relevant information contained in the sources.
  • Construct arguments using claims and evidence from multiple sources. (MSDE)

MCAP Government End of Course Exam (EOC)

The MCAP Government EOC is taken in the spring as an end of course assessment in National, State, and Local Government classes. The EOC is worth 20% of the second semester grade.  End of Course Exam Information